Patients with obesity in the study who underwent bariatric surgery were more likely to be White, have a higher education level, not receive SNAP, and considered food secure.
A team of researchers from Penn State College of Medicine identified variables that may factor into a patient’s likelihood to get bariatric surgeries and help explain why it is underutilized by some who are eligible. The study showed that psychological factors, along with social determinants of health such as race, food security and level of education play significant
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Mental health, economic factors influence patients' paths to bariatric surgery miragenews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from miragenews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.